Colac West Primary School
Colac West Primary School is a government primary school in Colac, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 899, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 62 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Colac VIC 3250. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Colac West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Colac West Primary School ranks 1,532nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's School, a Catholic primary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Colac West Primary School scores 899, below average.
School zone
Colac West Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Colac
Colac West Primary School is located in Colac, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,108/wk and median rent of $260/wk. Population: 9,243.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Colac suburb profileSchools near Colac West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Colac West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Colac | 0.5 km | 1025 | 126 higher | 266 |
| Trinity College ColacCatholic Secondary · Colac | 1.6 km | 1015 | 116 higher | 744 |
| Sacred Heart SchoolCatholic Primary · Elliminyt | 1.9 km | 1025 | 126 higher | 398 |
| Colac Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Colac | 1.9 km | 955 | 56 higher | 476 |
| Elliminyt Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Elliminyt | 2.8 km | 996 | 97 higher | 229 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colac West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Colac West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Colac West Primary School offer?
Colac West Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Colac West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Colac West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 899, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Colac West Primary School?
Colac West Primary School has 62 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near Colac West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Colac West Primary School are St Mary's School (0.5 km), Colac South West Primary School (1.0 km), Lake Colac School (1.2 km).
Where is Colac West Primary School located?
Colac West Primary School is located in Colac, VIC 3250. Visit the school website at http://www.colacwest.vic.edu.au.